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Twitter Makes In-App Camera Use Simpler

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Business Insider reports that Twitter has made it easier for people to take videos and photos from inside its app.
A design tweak means you can swipe left from your timeline, straight into the camera.
Twitter says its the best place to follow events as they're happening.
Twitter wants to make it easier for people to start broadcasting right away.
The change coincides with the massive popularity of image-oriented apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.

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